July 31, 2016: July 2016 Photo Collage

July 2016 photos from the blog by Wolf. Oesterreich, Kevin Kane, Kelly Poole, Robin McNeely, Paul Domoto, and R.J. Gardner.

July 30, 2016: Swallowtail

7/30/16 (Kevin Kane)

July 29, 2016: Iowa's Conservationists

As part of the Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage Park Thursday night interpretive programs, Jim Pease led a walk to a few of the "Conservationist" rocks.  He discussed the contributions these individuals made to conservation in Iowa, United States, and the world.  (We are at the John Madson rock.) 7/28/16 (Wolf. Oesterreich)

July 28, 2016: Green Heron

An adult Green Heron has been present at the south lake's SW corner for several days, sometimes in the company of a Great Blue Heron.  This heron was once known as the Green-backed Heron (as evidenced by the green feathers on the back). 7/25/16 (Wolf. Oesterreich)

July 27, 2016: Widow Skimmer

Widow skimmer dragonfly along the upland trail. 7/18/16 (Paul Domoto)

July 26, 2016: Wild Bergamot

Right now, stands of Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) can be found along the lakes trails and elsewhere.  A member of the mint family (Lamiaceae), this species can flower from June through September. 7/17/16 (Wolf. Oesterreich)

July 25, 2016: 7/21 Prairie Plants Program

Deb Lewis, curator of the Ada Hayden Herbarium at ISU, gave a presentation on prairie plants and how some have adapted to hot conditions. 7/21/16 (Wolf. Oesterreich)